SNP Unveils Holyrood 2026 Strategy at Conference
The Scottish National Party charts its course for the 2026 Holyrood elections, focusing on independence messaging and policy renewal amid internal debates and leadership challenges.
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Swinney branded 'tired nationalist' in Holyrood clash
First Minister John Swinney faces furious Holyrood confrontation as opposition leaders attack his government's record and temperament in heated exchange.
John Swinney set to become Scotland's First Minister
SNP veteran John Swinney is set to become Scotland's seventh First Minister after securing the party leadership unopposed, promising unity and progressive reforms.
Scottish Government losing public trust, Curtice reveals
Exclusive analysis by Professor Sir John Curtice shows declining Scottish confidence in Holyrood's handling of health, education and economy as constitutional debates intensify.
Scots prefer Holyrood to Westminster on key policies
Exclusive YouGov research reveals Scots trust Scottish Government significantly more than UK Government across crucial policy areas including NHS, education and economy.
Reform UK wins first council seat in Kent election
Nigel Farage's Reform UK celebrates its first council election victory in Kent, signalling potential disruption to Britain's political landscape ahead of the general election.
Swinney confronted by protesters at Hamas memorial event
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney faced heated protests outside Parliament as demonstrators demanded stronger condemnation of Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israel during emotional memorial event.
UK Government bypasses Holyrood in transport funding row
The UK Government faces accusations of undermining Scottish devolution after directly awarding £15.6 million to local councils, bypassing the Scottish Government in a move branded 'constitutionally unacceptable'.
Scottish Labour minister snubs Starmer in PM endorsement
In a stunning political development, Scottish Labour's Education Secretary has refused to endorse Sir Keir Starmer as the next Prime Minister, creating a major rift within the party ahead of crucial elections.
Trump backs Senate candidates in Nevada and Arizona races
Donald Trump shakes up critical Senate races with strategic endorsements in Nevada and Arizona, as Republicans battle for control of Congress ahead of midterm elections.
Scottish Labour targets SNP over teacher recruitment crisis
Scottish Labour launches bold education reform plan targeting SNP's failing teacher recruitment strategy, promising immediate action to tackle classroom shortages across Scotland.
Labour MSP suspended over Holyrood harassment claims
Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended from the party following serious harassment allegations made by a female Holyrood staff member, prompting an internal investigation.
Scottish Government in Supreme Court battle over schools
The Scottish Government's controversial education reforms face a constitutional challenge as the UK Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether Holyrood overstepped its devolved powers.
Holyrood's Seagull Spat Exposes Scottish Political Crisis
Graham Grant's scathing analysis reveals how a debate about gull droppings in Edinburgh has become a symbol of Holyrood's misplaced priorities and constitutional crisis.
Scottish Tory MSPs walk out of Holyrood in protest
Dramatic scenes at Holyrood as Scottish Conservative MSPs storm out of parliament after SNP Minister refuses to apologise for branding pro-UK politicians 'traitors' to Scotland.
OpenAI Bans AI Use for Election Campaigning and Voter Suppression
OpenAI unveils a major policy shift to prevent its AI tools, like ChatGPT, from being misused in democratic processes. The new rules explicitly ban creating chatbots for campaigning, lobbying, and discouraging voting ahead of the 2024 global elections.
Scottish Tory exodus: Douglas Ross and senior MSPs quit Holyrood
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announces he will not stand for re-election to Holyrood, joining a growing exodus of senior Tory MSPs ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
SNP Candidate's Swinger Profile Sparks Vetting Concerns
Exclusive: A Scottish National Party candidate for Holyrood is embroiled in scandal after a profile on a swingers' website was linked to him, raising serious questions about the party's vetting procedures and internal scrutiny.
Douglas Ross slams SNP over secret minister police incident
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accuses the SNP government of a 'culture of unaccountability' after a ministerial incident involving police was kept secret for weeks, raising serious questions about transparency at Holyrood.
Scottish Minister Resigns After Assault Allegation
Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned from his post after being accused of assaulting Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross. The shock resignation sends shockwaves through Holyrood amid ongoing political tensions.
Douglas Ross accuses John Swinney of 'ducking responsibility'
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross launches a scathing attack on First Minister John Swinney, accusing him of evading accountability on key government policies and failing the Scottish people in a fiery First Minister's Questions session.
SNP Minister Quits After Tory MSP's Assault Claim
Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned following explosive allegations made by Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross, plunging Holyrood into a fresh political crisis.
Douglas Ross demands John Swinney's resignation
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has called for First Minister John Swinney to step down, citing a 'litany of failures' in public services and accusing the SNP of neglecting Scotland's priorities.
SNP Minister Quits After Alleged Assault by Tory MSP
Scottish Parliament in crisis as SNP's Gillian Mackay resigns, claiming she was 'assaulted' by Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr following a foul-mouthed tirade over a proposed seagull protection law. The shocking incident exposes deep fractures at Holyrood.
Swinney: Westminster's approach is 'deeply damaging'
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney delivers a stark warning, accusing the UK government of undermining devolution and damaging bilateral relations with a 'unilateral' and 'high-handed' approach.
SNP Minister Accused of Assault in Seagull Summit Row
Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn faces serious allegations of physical assault against former Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw during a heated confrontation over seagull nuisance policies at a Holyrood summit.
AI Deepfake Video Sparks Election Interference Fears in Assam
A deepfake video, falsely depicting Muslim clerics calling for voter suppression, has sparked outrage in Assam. The BJP's alleged use of AI raises serious concerns about digital election interference.
Scotland abolishes 'not proven' verdict after centuries
In a landmark legal reform, the Scottish Government has passed legislation to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, fundamentally altering the country's unique three-verdict justice system that has stood for centuries.
Scotland's 'Not Proven' Verdict Faces Historic Abolition Vote
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
Scotland Scraps 'Not Proven' Verdict in Legal Overhaul
The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.
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